You went into negotiations with the best intentions. But somehow, the tables have turned and you've ended up capitulating far more than expected. In this SmartTips video, we'll discuss five tricks to use while negotiating to get — and keep — the upper hand.

Imagine your company has entrusted you to negotiate one of their most significant contracts. To help you get on the fast track to success, this SmartTips video offers three secrets of negotiation the pros use to help them achieve the best possible outcome.

Looking for a strategic plan to reach company goals? Try the SWOT analysis method. This SmartTips video describes a SWOT analysis, which can help assess your company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and determine a course of action.

In business, win-win resolutions allow all parties to enjoy a successful outcome to a situation. Much of the success is attributable to good communication, negotiation, and compromise. In this SmartTips video, Stephen Covey's 3-step communication tool is used to frame the process.

Even with exhaustive preparation, a well-organized plan has the potential to fall apart. To assist with current and future endeavors, in this SmartTips video, we explore four ways to improve your company's ability to execute a plan or strategy.